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N503 HAH

1996 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,567 mi
Last recorded121,567 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 HAH
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2009 121,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion of o/s/f floor

front exhaust support needs attention

interior mirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,100 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 108,077 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 106,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,921 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 104,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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N503 HAH is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 65,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N503 HAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N503 HAH registered?

N503 HAH is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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